Gross Anatomy, Histology and Embryology


This block includes integrated topics from Gross Anatomy, Microanatomy and Embryology. The course is designed around a framework based on regional anatomy. In each segment, the appropriate macro-, microscopic and developmental anatomy will be covered. Students accomplish cadaver dissections and microanatomy labs during this block. Throughout the course, there is a strong emphasis on three-dimensional anatomical relationships that is reinforced by small group discussions and demonstrations of regional radiographic imaging. Each unit has clear clinical correlations that are presented to the students in a variety of ways, including panel discussions, small groups, demonstrations and meetings. Students have the opportunity to develop initial physical diagnostic skills in a series of workshops, which correlate surface anatomy with internal structures and normal thoracic, abdominal and ENT exams.

Small Group Clinical Cases


Upper Limb


(Farah)
(Victoria)
(Andrew)

Thorax


(Casey)
(Sobia)
(JP)

Abdomen/Pelvis


(Chris)
(Andrew)
(Casey)

Lower Limb


(Sameer)
(Emily)
(Chris)
(Sobia)

Head and Neck


(Andrew)



Schedule


Segment 1 (11/2 to 12/14)

Week 1


Friday 11/2
8-10 Block 2 / Anatomy Intro (CBC)
10-12 Organization of the Nervous System (CBC)





Week 2

Week 3
Monday 11/5
9-12 Back (Hankin)

Veteran's Day
Tuesday 11/6
8-10 Development of Bilaminar Embryo (Yeasting)
10-12 Shoulder (Hankin)
1-2 FCP Ethics - Organ Donation
2-2:30 FCP Large Group Discussion
2:30-3 Lab Orientation (CBC)
3-4 Block 1 Exam Review

Tuesday 11/13
9-11 FCP Exam 1
1-4 Lab 1 Back and Laminectomy [ODD]
Classes Canceled

Wednesday 11/14
8-10 PBL 5
10-12 Axilla (Hankin)
1-4 Lab 1 [EVEN]
Thursday 11/8
8-10 Development of Trilaminar Embryo (Yeasting)
10-12 Integument (Crissman)

Thursday 11/15
8-10 Cellular Controls in Development (Yeasting)
10-12 Arm and Forearm (Hankin)
1-4 Lab 3 Axilla [EVEN]
1-3 Lab 2 Shoulder [EVEN]
2:30-4:30 Lab 2 [ODD]
Friday 11/9
8-10 Embryo Folding / Basic Body Shape (Yeasting)
10-12 Integument Embryology (Crissman)
1-3 Integument Microanatomy Lab

Friday 11/16
8-10 Muscular System Development (Chiaia)
10-12 Arm and Forearm (Hankin)

1-4 Lab 3 Axilla [ODD]



Week 4

Week 5
Monday 11/19
8-10 Wrist and Hand (Hankin)
10-12 Blood Microanatomy (Howard)
1-4 Lab 3 [EVEN]

Monday 11/26
10:30-12 Quiz 1 (Formative)
1-3 Lab 5 Extensor Forearm and Hand [EVEN]
2:30-4:30 Lab 5 [ODD]
Tuesday 11/20
8-10 Medical Imaging (Woldenberg)
10-12 Blood Microanatomy
Lab 1-3 Lab 4 Arm and Flexor Forearm [ODD]
2:30-4:30 Lab 4 [EVEN]

Tuesday 11/27
8-10 Thoracic Wall, Lungs, Pleura (Lane)
10-12 Mediastinum (Baptista)
1-3 Small Group Clinical Cases
Wednesday 11/21
8-10 PBL 5/6
10-12 Skeletal System (Hankin)

Wednesday 11/28
8-10 PBL 6
10-12 Respiratory System (Giovannucci)
1-4 Heart (Baptista)
THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY

Thursday 11/29
8-10 Respiratory System Development (Lane)
10-12 Respiratory System Microanatomy Lab
1-3 Autonomic Nervous System (CBC)
THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY

Thursday 11/30
8-10 Cardiac Imaging (Gold)
10-12 Cardiovascular System Development (Baptista)
1-3 Lab 6 Thoracic Wall, Lungs, Pleura [ODD]
2:30-4:30 Lab 6 [EVEN]



Week 6

Week 7
Monday 12/3
8-10 Circulatory System Microanatomy (Giovannucci)
10-12 Cardiac Development (Baptista)

Monday 12/10
10-12 Small Group Clinical Cases
Tuesday 12/4
8:30-10:30 Lab 7 Heart, Middle Mediastinum [EVEN]
10-12 Lab 7 [ODD]

Tuesday 12/11
9-11 Brachial Plexus Review
11-12 Microanatomy Review
Wednesday 12/5
8-10 PBL 6/END
10-12 Lymphatic System Microanatomy (Howard)
1-3 Lab 8 Superior, Posterior Mediastinum [EVEN]
2:30-4:30 Lab 8 [ODD]

STUDY DAY
Thursday 12/6
8-10 Thoracic Imaging/Cross Sections (CBC)
10-12 Circulatory System Microanatomy Lab

STUDY DAY
Friday 12/7
8-9:30 Surface Anatomy - Thorax (Tafelski)
9:30-12 Congenital Heart Defects (Baptista)
1-3 Lymphatic System Microanatomy Lab

Friday 12/14
8-12 Written Exam 1
1-5 Practical Exam 1

Segment 2 (1/7 to 2/8)







Week 8

Week 9
Monday 1/7
9-12 Anterior Abdominal Wall and Inguinal Canal (Lane)

Monday 1/14
10-12 Posterior Abdominal Wall (Lane)
1-4 Digestive I Micro Lab
Tuesday 1/8
10-12 Peritoneum and Major Vessels (Lane)
1-3 Anterior Abdominal Wall (LAB A)
2:30-4:30 LAB B

Tuesday 1/15
8-10 Development of the Urinary System (Crissman)
10-12 Digestive II Micro Lab
1-3 Posterior Abdominal Wall (LAB B)
2:30-4:30 (LAB A)
Wednesday 1/9
8-10 PBL 1
10-12 GI Tract and Associated Organs (Lane)
1-4 Peritoneum and Major Vessels (LAB A)

Wednesday 1/16
8-10 PBL 1
10-12 Perineum (Morse)
Thursday 1/10
8-10 Development of the GI System (Lane)
10-12 Esophagus, Stomach, Intestines (Howard)
1-4 Peritoneum and Major Vessels (LAB B)

Thursday 1/17
9-12 Perineum (Morse)
1-4 Anal and UG Triangles (LAB A)
Friday 1/11
8-10 Development of the GI System (Lane)
10-12 GI Associated Glands (Chiaia)
1-3 GI Tract (LAB A)
2:30-4:30 (LAB B)

Friday 1/18
8-10 Pelvis (Morse)
10-12 Urinary System (Crissman)
1-4 Anal and UG Triangles (LAB B)



Week 10

Week 11
Monday 1/21
NO CLASS

Monday 1/28
8-9 Abdomen Surface (Tafelski)
9-10 Visceral Afferents (CBC)
10-12 Thigh and Leg (Morse)
1-3 Clinical Cases
Tuesday 1/22
8:30-10 Anatomy Quiz 2
10-12 Pelvis (Morse)
1-3 Urinary System (LAB A)
2:30-4:30 (LAB B)

Tuesday 1/29
10-12 Male Reproductive System (Crissman)
1-3 Gluteal Region and Posterior Thigh (LAB A)
2:30-4:30 (LAB B)
Wednesday 1/23
8-10 PBL 1/2
10-12 Female Reproductive System (Crissman)
1-4 Pelvic Viscera and Walls (LAB B)

Wednesday 1/30
8-10 PBL 2
10-12 Male Reproductive System Micro Lab
1-3 Anterior and Medial Thigh (LAB B)
2:30-4:30 (LAB A)
Thursday 1/24
8-10 Cross-Sections of the Abdomen (CBC)
10-12 Female Reproductive System Micro Lab
1-4 Pelvic Viscera and Walls (LAB A)

Thursday 1/31
8-10 Development of Reproductive System (Crissman)
10-12 Foot (Morse)
1-3 Popliteal Fossa, Leg, and Dorsum of Foot (LAB A)
2:30-4:30 (LAB B)
Friday 1/25
8-10 Autonomics of the Abdomen and Pelvis (CBC)
10-12 Gluteal Region and Posterior Thigh (Morse)

Friday 2/1
8-10 Development of Reproductive System (Crissman)
10-12 Joints of the Lower Limb (Morse)



Week 12


Monday 2/4
10-12 Clinical Cases
1-3 Sole of Foot (LAB B)
2-4 (LAB A)


Tuesday 2/5
8-10 Clinical Ortho (Levine)
10-11 Microanatomy Review
1-5 Lab Review


STUDY DAYS


Friday 2/8
8-12 Written Exam 2
1-5 Practical Exam 2



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